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Nepal rejects foreign criticism of vote
Feb 11 2006 10:45PM (CT)
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Nepal's government rejected foreign criticism of its municipal elections, saying Saturday the vote that brought sweeping gains to the king's allies was a "popular victory against terror."
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Turkey gov't, court clash on head scarves
Feb 11 2006 10:35PM (CT)
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) - A teacher who wore a head scarf outside of classes should not be promoted, Turkey's high court has ruled, a decision condemned Saturday by the Islamic-rooted government.
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Suspected Sri Lanka rebel boat blows up
Feb 11 2006 9:55PM (CT)
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - A suspected separatist rebel boat carrying explosives blew up on Saturday, apparently killing at least four men on board, a Sri Lankan defense official said.
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Pakistani president details U.S. attack
Feb 11 2006 9:48PM (CT)
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - A U.S. missile strike on a Pakistani village last month killed a relative of al-Qaida's No. 2 leader and a terror suspect wanted by America, Pakistan's leader said Saturday, breaking weeks of silence about the identities of the men.
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Standoff ends between Muslims in Pakistan
Feb 11 2006 9:47PM (CT)
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - An armed standoff between rival Muslim groups ended Saturday after two days of violence that killed 38 people and injured dozens in northwestern Pakistan, a top police official said.
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Elephants raise funds for their upkeep
Feb 11 2006 7:05PM (CT)
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Dozens of captive elephants raised funds for their upkeep Saturday by running races, playing tug-of-war and dancing to the rhythm of traditional drums.
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Indonesia police arrest suspected militant
Feb 11 2006 2:25AM (CT)
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - An Islamic teacher suspected of involvement in a Southeast Asian terrorist network has been detained in central Indonesia, police said Saturday.
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Thai PM announces constitution referendum
Feb 11 2006 2:13AM (CT)
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - Thailand's prime minister, facing growing calls for his resignation, agreed Saturday to hold a national referendum on amending the country's constitution.
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